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School Programs

The Voelker Orth Museum offers school programs in science and local history.

Science Programs History Programs Interdisciplinary

 

Science Programs

Grades K-6
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
$75 per class; class size is limited to 30 students
Material fee (if applicable) $15


Terrarium Gardening
Miniature glass gardens were first introduced by Dr. Nathaniel Ward in 1827. After a brief introduction to the history and concept of terrariums, participants will learn about nature's water cycle and construct their own terrarium to take home.

Who is Afraid of Honey Bees?
Students will discover the life and activities of honey bees and learn to differentiate between honey bees, wasps and hornets. The instructor will show an actual working hive and participants will have a chance to sample a taste of honey.

Birds, Our Feathered Friends!
From bird anatomy to habitats, nests and bird feeders, this hands-on workshop will present many fascinating facts about our winged friends. Students will construct a bird feeder to take home.

From Caterpillar to Butterfly!
Let's discover the amazing cycle of tiny worm-like caterpillars transformed into colorful butterflies and how these amazing insects sustain themselves, migrate and mate. Take home a "stained glass" butterfly paper project to hang at your window.

Plants We Eat
Carrots, French fries, popcorn, lettuce! Do you know where all these delicious foods come from? Find out facts about plants, pollination, seeds and fruits. Participants will start a plant from seed to take home.
History Programs
Descriptions to come.

These programs, with hands-on activities, satisfy National and New York State Science Standards and are designed to meet New York City Performance Standards. Pre- and post-visit materials are provided.

Advance payment is required. No refunds for cancellations less than five days before the program.
Please call Urte Schardle, Education Coordinator, at (718)-359-6227 to make a reservation.



History Program

These programs are not offered this year.



Interdisciplinary

Designs in Nature: A School Program in Science and History.

Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

For many years, Louis Comfort Tiffany’s factory, the Tiffany Glass Furnaces in Corona, Queens, designed and produced lamps, windows, and other fine glass products. Unique in color and design, they were an important part of the Victorian-era style. Many of Tiffany’s designs were based on insects, flowers, trees, and other natural motifs. In this program, students learn about Louis Comfort Tiffany, his designs, and his role in turn-of-the-century Queens history. Students tour the museum’s Victorian garden and sketch ideas for an insect and/or flower design, then make their own “Tiffany window” using colored cellophane.

Please have students bring a sketch pad and pencil. All other materials will be supplied.

This program satisfies National and New York State Standards and is designed to meet New York City Performance Standards.

Advance payment is required. No refunds for cancellations less than five days before the program.
Please call (718) 359-6227 or (718) 359-1235
to make a reservation.